Impact of urinary incontinence on the quality of life of individuals undergoing radical prostatectomy.

Mariana Ferreira Vaz Gontijo BernardesSabrina de Cássia ChagasLívia Cristina de Resende IzidoroDenny Fabricio Magalhaes VelosoTânia Couto Machado ChiancaLuciana Regina Ferreira Pereira da Mata

Published in: Revista latino-americana de enfermagem (2019)

the present study evidenced the occurrence of urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy at different levels and its significant impact on the quality of life of men, which reveals the need of interventions for controlling it.

Keyphrases

radical prostatectomy
urinary incontinence
prostate cancer
risk assessment
physical activity
middle aged